Prepare against Ivan Bugarcic
Serbia · World #12,077 classical · FIDE ID 929352
Our database contains 90 games by Ivan Bugarcic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Bugarcic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Bugarcic before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,140 | 2,241 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,150 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,170 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 27 | 25 | 38 | 30.0% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Bugarcic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Bugarcic's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 84.1% | 45.9% |
| g3 | 4 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bugarcic usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Bugarcic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bugarcic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Bugarcic usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Bugarcic usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
Ivan Bugarcic's chess games
All 90 games by Ivan Bugarcic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Mersid Kahrovic | 2,266 | chT2-SRB West | A29 |
| Jan 2003 | Bojan Brkovic | 2,236 | chT-Serbia central | E32 |
| Oct 2018 | Miodrag Ljubinkovic | 2,222 | chT2-SRB West | B15 |
| Sep 2017 | Milorad Dimitrijevic | 2,201 | chT2-SRB West | A20 |
| Sep 2010 | Ismed Kecap | 2,190 | chT3-SRB West | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,221 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| chT-Serbia central | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League West | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| 10th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| 1st League Cent-SRB | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,119 |
| chT2-SRB West CS | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Bugarcic's chess games?
90 games by Ivan Bugarcic, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ivan Bugarcic has played.
What does Ivan Bugarcic play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Ivan Bugarcic opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Bugarcic answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ivan Bugarcic play as White?
As White, Ivan Bugarcic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Bugarcic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Bugarcic most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ivan Bugarcic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Bugarcic is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Ivan Bugarcic played?
Our database contains 90 games by Ivan Bugarcic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Bugarcic?
90 games by Ivan Bugarcic reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.